LONDON.- Christie’s auction of Predators and Prey - The Animal Bronzes of Dylan Lewis took place yesterday. The top lot was Black Rhino by Dylan Lewis and sold for $699,896 to an American private collector. Leopard Lying on Rock by Dylan Lewis sold for $677,877 to an anonymous buyer. Walking Cheetah II by Dylan Lewis sold for $353,880 to a European private collector.

“The superb results of today’s sale bear testament to the extraordinary talent of Dylan Lewis, the South African sculptor, elevating this contemporary living artist to a new plane in the market. Dylan is generously donating 10% of the proceeds of his sale to the World Wildlife Fund. The success of this sale reaffirms Christie’s commitment to South Africa and to South African artists,” said Nic McElhatton, Director and Specialist and Annabelle Conyngham, Head of Sale.